as in to shed
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
a soap that promises to help me exfoliate all that dry, flaky skin I've apparently been carrying around
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Recent Examples of exfoliate
There are also factors within your skin care routine that can cause razor bumps, from using a dull blade to not exfoliating correctly beforehand.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 May 2026
The treatments begin with a scalp analysis under a microscope, followed by exfoliating, steaming, cleansing and massage steps designed to improve scalp health and hair shine.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Clean And Degrease Hair Baking soda's exfoliating properties can help remove residues in your hair.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Zones: 3 to 7 Size: 30 to 60 feet tall x 10 to 20 feet wide
Care requirements: Full sun; well-draining soil; moderate watering
Paper birch (Betula papyrifera) offers multiple seasons of interest and is often grown for its white exfoliating bark that turns yellow in autumn.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 May 2026
The treatments begin with a scalp analysis under a microscope, followed by exfoliating, steaming, cleansing and massage steps designed to improve scalp health and hair shine.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Clean And Degrease Hair Baking soda's exfoliating properties can help remove residues in your hair.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Zones: 3 to 7 Size: 30 to 60 feet tall x 10 to 20 feet wide
Care requirements: Full sun; well-draining soil; moderate watering
Paper birch (Betula papyrifera) offers multiple seasons of interest and is often grown for its white exfoliating bark that turns yellow in autumn.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exfoliate
shed
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In addition, research has shown cockroach debris, such as feces and shed skins, can cause allergies and asthma in some people.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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The Hollywood Reporter senior editors Alex Weprin and Steven Zeitchik came together to shed some light on the mega-murk.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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“Exfoliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exfoliate. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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